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Our one-on-one or small group classes (no more than 6 students) can be tailored to just about any interest and skill level.
Our one-on-one or small group classes (no more than 6 students) can be tailored to just about any interest and skill level.
To help start the conversation about what you might be wanting to learn, take a look at our STORY Photo School "Skill Badges." Each level adds another layer of the knowledge you'll need to become a commercial photographer (or just a REALLY good hobbyist 😉).
To help start the conversation about what you might be wanting to learn, take a look at our STORY Photo School "Skill Badges." Each level adds another layer of the knowledge you'll need to become a commercial photographer (or just a REALLY good hobbyist 😉).
To sign up or learn more...
Drop us a line at: info@storyphotoschool.com
Or, call/text us at: (210) 704-7207
Our focus is primarily on digital photography, and we have a limited number of cameras for loan, so it's best if you have your own camera. We're hoping to offer film photography and dark room capabilities in the future, stay tuned!
Our focus is primarily on digital photography, and we have a limited number of cameras for loan, so it's best if you have your own camera. We're hoping to offer film photography and dark room capabilities in the future, stay tuned!
Think you have what it takes to earn all 5 STORY Photo School badges?!
Think you have what it takes to earn all 5 STORY Photo School badges?!
L1: How to Use your Camera + Lighting
L1: How to Use your Camera + Lighting
L2: Manual Master (stop relying on "auto")
L2: Manual Master (stop relying on "auto")
L3: Editing Basics
L3: Editing Basics
L4: Editing Upgrade
L4: Editing Upgrade
L5: Get the Gig (shooting for events, pets, life)
L5: Get the Gig (shooting for events, pets, life)
How to use your camera + lighting
How to use your camera + lighting
Looking for confidence with your camera? This is the place for all your questions!
You'll learn...
How to put your camera together and take it apart properly
What each setting and mode actually does
Choosing between Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority
How to stop getting blurry or dark photos
How and when to use autofocus vs manual focus
The difference between RAW vs JPEG
Basic photo retrieval and storage workflow
What is white balance and why does it matter
How to position people relative to windows and sun for good light
Please note, this is a general overview and additional concepts may be added based on level and interest of the student/(s).
Manual Master: Stop reyling on "auto"
Manual Master: Stop reyling on "auto"
Making exposure decisions is the heartbeat of manual photography.
Often called the "Exposure Triangle," shutter speed, aperture and ISO are the gateway to getting the photo you actually thought you were getting (and to stop fighting your camera's automatic settings along the way)!
You'll learn...
What aperture is, its various f-stops and why you'd choose it for light vs depth of field
What shutter speed is, its various settings and how to use it for either light or motion blur
How ISO works in your particular camera model and its best case uses
When to use different lenses and how to add some basic light to your scene
Please note, this is a general overview and additional concepts may be added based on level and interest of the student/(s).
Editing Basics
Editing Basics
You've figured out exposure, you got the perfect composition, but something still doesn't feel right yet. That's the power of editing!
You'll learn...
An introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic
Workflow, storage (media management)
Basic touchups
Sending photos to Adobe Photoshop for additional corrections or generative AI
Please note, this is a general overview and additional concepts may be added based on level and interest of the student/(s).
Editing Upgrade
Editing Upgrade
This is where you take the starter concepts from editing basics and really hone your personal style, your brand.
You'll learn...
Continued skills in Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop layers & masking, GIFs, static social media posts
Developing your signature style with presets
Please note, this is a general overview and additional concepts may be added based on level and interest of the student/(s).
Get the Gig: Shooting for various scenarios
Get the Gig: Shooting for various scenarios
Armed with your technical skills, it's time to tackle a variety of subjects! Learn tips for major photographer categories, or choose to emphasize just one.
You'll learn the basics of...
Portraits (Individual or family)
Capturing action
Landscapes
Pets
Live events
Indoor low-light situations
Please note, this is a general overview and additional concepts may be added based on level and interest of the student/(s).
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